President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians and Government officials who usually pay him the usual Eid-el-Fitr homages not to do so this year.
Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said in a statement on Friday the decision of the President was taken in a bid to stop the coronavirus from spreading, adding that the President would observe the celebration at home with his family.
“With the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations around the corner and the month-long Ramadan fast coming to an end, President Muhammadu Buhari will be conducting his Eid prayers with his family at home.
“Further to this, the President who has traditionally shared the joyous moment with top government officials, political leaders, community heads, Muslim and Christian religious leaders and children, will not be receiving these homages in a bid to stop the coronavirus from further spreading.
“This is in observance of the lockdown measures in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, put in place “to save lives and protect people from all dangers,” Garba stated.
